Zlatica (Zoe) Jovic **** Ellsworth Dr Grayslake, IL
847-***-**** ********@*****.***
Career Objective
An established professional with over 7 years of experience in conception, leading, and
managing projects. My objectives include leveraging my leadership and communication skills,
along with my business knowledge to deliver the best solutions to the organizations growth.
Professional Profile
• Certified in project management; strong skills in process improvement, planning, and
cross-functional knowledge.
• Languages: English, Serbian, and Croatian.
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Product Launches
• Six Sigma
Education
The George Washington University, Schaumburg, IL, 2008
Master Certificate, Project Management
Illinois State University, Normal, IL, 2003
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Minor in Business Administration
Human Resources Management Certification
Computer and Technical Skills
• Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Tigers and CRIS (Motorola internal purchasing systems)
• NetMeeting
• Oracle
Experience
Maternity, Stay-at-Home Mom, 2011 to Present
Motorola Mobility, Libertyville, IL, 2004 to 2011
New Product Coordinator (NPI), 2007 to 2011
• Supported mechanical engineering teams to insure smooth product development from creation to
production launch for numerous mobile device products.
• Communicated project status to all key stakeholders and team members on a daily basis.
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• Monitored project performance and took corrective action to achieve project
deliverables.
• Teamed up with Program Managers to assure requirements are captured and recorded
using the appropriate PMI PMP methods.
• Worked with suppliers by communicating vital build information for mechanical parts.
• Created spreadsheets for Motorola prototype builds in US and China.
• Placed orders for prototype parts via company internal purchasing systems.
Process Analyst/Build Coordinator, 2004 to 2007
• Collaborated with development, operations, and engineering teams to capture all build
requirements and deliver on time.
• Managed daily activities of prototype assembly line from conception through delivery.
• Oversaw correlation of multiple programs to align build schedules with factory capacity.
• Developed strategies for rapid transition and recovery efforts among multiple products.
• Conducted training for Singapore operations employees to use internal online system.
• Championed a process evaluation project to reduce material changeover time by 90%.
• Resolved issues effectively among cross-functional teams in a fast-paced and
constantly changing environment.
Volunteer Experience
Property Manager for Radmilo Milenkovic, Vernon Hills, IL, 2006 to Present
• Accountable for finding tenants, setting, collecting and adjusting rent.
• Manage and coordinate maintenance issues.
• Handle and resolve all complaints.